Daily Racing Form expert Brad Free provides his handicapping insights for the January 19 Santa Anita racing card, highlighting Comedy Town as his best bet in the second race. Comedy Town, dropping in class from a fast-pace N1X race, is favored to win a $25k claiming starter event, with Del Mar Jerry and Four O Six Creed rounding out the top contenders. Free also offers detailed analysis and projected top-three finishers for the other eight races, emphasizing factors like recent form, class drops, pace scenarios, and trainer statistics to guide bettors.

Notable mentions include Coyote Cafe in the first race, showing steady improvement in a turf mile for Cal-bred maiden fillies, and Mrs. Astor as the class of the field in the filly-mare turf marathon in the seventh race. Free’s commentary covers speed figures, race conditions, and tactical considerations, providing a comprehensive preview to help bettors make informed decisions across the Santa Anita card.